Job Details
Overview:
Procurement Specialists perform a variety of tasks and analyses in all phases of the acquisitions process. Procurement Specialists advise and assist government managers on acquisitions related topics as appropriate. Specific processes may vary depending upon the directorate and/or office assigned, with specific activities, workflows, and systems/tools governed by Standard Operating Procedures that typically evolve over time.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Drafts Acquisition Plans for new contract requirements to include writing (SOWs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and all other technical requirements for contracts with total value under $100,000,000.
* Conducts market research, data analysis, and technical evaluations from vendor proposals.
* Reviews planned orders, creates requisitions for purchased items and supports the approval process.
* Tracks order acknowledgement; confirms lead times, delivery dates, and costs; and communicates with the program office on any discrepancies or disruptions.
* Reviews and tracks purchase orders until they are closed.
* Reviews orders to confirm that they adhere to supplier agreements and contracts, and reports nonconformance.
* Reviews invoices to confirm delivery of goods and assists with invoicing discrepancies.
* Identifies opportunities and recommends actions to achieve efficiencies.
* Evaluates supplier's capacity to perform and comply and makes recommendations to management concerning products and services and available sources of supply.
* Advises program office and resource management of any procurement policy changes.
* Creates and briefs the program office on acquisition strategies
* Assists COR with e-Filing requirements.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Education and/or Experience:
* Bachelor's degree, or at least nine (9) years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination
of formal education and relevant work experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft applications (MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).Must be highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills in order to interface with personnel and other government agencies at all levels.
* Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Expert knowledge in acquisitions or supply chain fields.
* Expert knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other procurement statutes, policies, and procedures.
* Must have strong analytic skills as it relates to procurement issues.
* Maintains professional competence and specialized knowledge base by keeping abreast of emerging themes and best practices.
* Able to exercise independent judgement with minimal supervision.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Security Clearance:
* Possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET security clearance (A TOP SECRET clearance may be required)
* Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands that will be required inside the workplace and for the position. Must lift, will sit,
answer the phone, type on a keyboard, move files, etc.
Travel:
None
Work Environment:
Office environment.